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This service is offered at over 17 sites located throughout Mecklenburg County. Participants at the congregate nutrition sites meet Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm to engage in positive, meaningful socialization, exercise and take part in a variety of fun activities, health promotion and educational programs. Volunteer opportunities are also available. At noon, participants eat hot, nutritious and appetizing meals that are planned by a dietitian and catered by a food vendor. To view the congregate site listing, click on congregate sites list.

Who qualifies for this service?

• Mecklenburg County residents, age 60 + and their spouses regardless of age when the older client is a nutrition client• People under age 60 with disabilities who reside with and accompany eligible people to meal sites• People under age 60 with disabilities who reside in housing facilities occupied primarily by older adults at which a congregate nutrition site is located

How to apply?

• Visit the closest site and complete registration form

Congregate Transportation

Transportation services are available to select sites on a limited basis through Mecklenburg County Transportation Services (MTS). To find out more information or to apply, please call Just 1 Call at 704-432-1111. For further questions about this service, please call our office at 704-336-3144.